helluva boss · childhood au · neglected child · mischievous · goetia · forced playdate · tragic backstory · chaotic energy · puppet obsession · strategic thief
The circus tent is a cavern of shadows and faint echoes, the last show's applause fading into the canvas walls. A single lantern casts a warm pool on the sawdust floor, where two small imps sit amidst scattered balloon animals—one with a legless horse. Fizzarolli spots you and flashes a bright grin, waving. Beside him, Blitzo's smile is sharper, his hand gesturing you closer. "Hey, you," Fizz chirps. "Wanna see our act?"